The different parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision in patients. When one of these parts doesn't work properly, it can result in blurry or clouded vision, loss of peripheral vision, and difficulty focusing between near and far objects. As long as patients undergo regular eye exams in which vision problems can be diagnosed with the help of testing, most patients can undergo successful treatment for eye problems.

Blurry Vision

The most common causes of blurry vision includes the refractive errors myopia (also known as nearsightedness), hyperopia (also known as farsightedness), and astigmatism. These conditions are caused when the cornea of the eye (the clear outermost covering of the eye) is too curved, too flat, or spherically shaped. Millions of people suffer from refractive errors. The most common treatment for the condition includes glasses, contact lenses, and laser vision correction procedures such as LASIK. Learn more about the price of LASIK.

Cloudy Vision

Cataracts typically cause cloudy vision. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. The condition will eventually affect all patients that reach their 60s and 70s. Once a cataract forms and begins to significantly hinder a person's vision, he or she can elect to undergo cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the natural lens of the eye is removed. The lens in then replaced with a synthetic version, an intraocular lens. Patients can choose to have an advanced intraocular lens that has the ability to focus between near and far vision implanted in order to reduce their dependency on glasses. However, the cost of premium intraocular lenses can be expensive.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition in which intraocular pressure can destroy a person's optic nerve. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a loss of peripheral vision, and even complete blindness. In fact, glaucoma is the world's leading cause of blindness. The pressure on the eye can be reduced with use of medication, and in some cases, surgery.